Have a good hair day every day - without paying the price
Having a good hair day could mean spending money on salon appointments and several products to look as good as you did when you left the salon. But dermatologists say having healthy, beautiful hair doesn't have to break the bank.

Don't be a victim of campus crime
It's no secret. In small towns and large cities across the country, colleges and universities are magnets for crime, both on and off campus. While students may feel relatively safe at college, the reality is that at some point in their college careers, many college students will become a victim of a crime.

Preparing for a domestic attack: What families can do today
With recent arrests in suspected domestic terrorism plots in Colorado and New York and almost daily news reports of international terrorism incidents, Americans need to remain vigilant and be prepared for the unknown. The good news is there are things we can do to be prepared and take responsibility for the safety and security of ourselves and our families.

Simple steps to help your heart stay healthy
Americans know what they need to do to keep their hearts healthy. But is their heart really in the effort? A new survey seems to indicate many of us aren't as diligent about making heart healthy choices as we know we should be.

Community support a big help for frustrated families with autism
A child's autism diagnosis often leaves parents overwhelmed. Reactions similar to the grieving process start - shock, denial and eventually acceptance - and during this process parents desperately seek answers to their many questions. But having community support can be a big help for families in need of answers.

The benefits of dieting: not just weight loss
It's that time of year again. When most people make a New Year's resolution to lose weight, they're thinking about looking more attractive and having their clothes fit better. Both are admirable goals, but right-sizing yourself provides a number of other equally important benefits.

Is it a cold or the flu? Here's how to tell
"My body aches and my head is throbbing. Do I have the flu or is it just because I'm stressed or tired? Do I need a flu shot? Do I need the H1N1 vaccine, too?" Millions of Americans will be asking themselves these and more questions this winter as news reports and health care providers continue to warn about seasonal influenza and novel H1N1 influenza, otherwise known as swine flu.

When an irregular heartbeat should send you to the doctor
You may chalk up that flutter in your chest to too much rich food, or think that your heart occasionally skips a beat in response to stress at work. For most people, such irregularities are harmless. But if your irregular heart rhythms are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, they can be serious -- and ignoring them may make your condition worse.

Treatments to help children with cerebral palsy live easier lives
A diagnosis of cerebral palsy can fill parents with fear about their child's quality of life and confusion about how to treat this complex neurological disorder. Cerebral palsy can't be cured, but treatment does help many people with this condition live easier, better quality lives.

Protect yourself from identity theft during the 2010 census
Protect yourself from identity theft. The 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report confirms that there were more victims of this crime than in any period since the survey began in 2003 - and many of these crimes are perpetrated by people who know the victim. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that more than 9 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year and it's possible other cases have gone unreported.

Tips for getting financially fit before tax day hits
With winter winding down, spring is on its way, and so is tax time. It's never too early to start setting aside money if you think you'll owe, and if you are getting a refund, organizing your finances will better prepare you for how to use that extra cash.

Simple precautions help avoid identity theft during tax season
Identity theft affected 10 million Americans last year, an increase of 22 percent from the previous year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research. Those numbers make identity theft one of the nation's fastest growing crimes.

Charities need to file returns too
This is the time of year when people start preparing their annual income tax returns. It's also time to remind people who run charities and other tax-exempts that those organizations must file annual returns with the Internal Revenue Service, as well.

Is your stored property at risk for earthquake damage?
If you live in an area of the country affected by earthquakes, you probably have already assessed the potential damage that could be caused to your home or business. But did you think about the property you have in storage?

Pain meds can cause serious side effects
Karen Woolery has struggled with arthritis in her hands for the past 12 years, making her job as director of a day care physically difficult. The arthritis made even the simplest movements painful. To relieve the pain, she often took medications like ibuprofen, never realizing they could potentially cause her harm. Her doctors soon discovered Karen had a big problem - she had ulcers.

Tax time tips for the biggest federal refund
Seeing the results of their federal tax return is a happier experience for more Americans this year. From credits for homebuyers and energy-efficient home improvements, to increases for the Earned Income Tax credit and standard deduction, the majority of taxpayers will receive a bigger refund or less tax owed on 2009 returns.